IT Project Assistant (Work‑Study)

Overview

Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for its haute couture, ready‑to‑wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty lines. The brand combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary creativity and is investing in digital and AI innovation across its business units. As an employer, Chanel positions itself as a discreet, high‑standards workplace where creativity, quality and long‑term talent development are prized.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the IT project manager in planning, tracking and reporting on AI and online innovation initiatives for the Fragrance & Beauty perimeter.
• Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders (product, marketing, data science, e‑commerce, operations) to ensure milestones and deliverables are met.
• Contribute to preparation and follow‑up of workshops, requirement specifications, user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Assist in vendor follow‑up, procurement documentation and validation of technical deliverables.
• Participate in the execution of pilots and proofs‑of‑concept for AI use cases, including test scenarios and basic data validation.
• Maintain project documentation, dashboards and meeting notes (status reports, risk registers, timelines).
• Support change management activities: user training materials, communication and adoption tracking.
• Help monitor project KPIs and prepare executive summaries for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a French or international university programme (Bachelor or Master) in Computer Science, Data Science, Digital Project Management, Engineering or equivalent (alternance/work‑study eligible).
• Strong interest in AI, machine learning concepts and digital product development.
• Excellent organisational skills and rigor in documentation and follow‑up.
• Fluent French and professional working proficiency in English.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities across technical and business teams.
• Proficiency with Excel and presentation tools; familiarity with Agile methods.

Skills

Experience

Previous internships or project experience in IT, digital product development or data projects is expected; prior exposure to AI/ML projects or e‑commerce initiatives is an advantage. This is a work‑study role suitable for candidates with limited professional experience.

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master programme in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Digital Project Management or a related discipline (alternance/work‑study eligible).

Culture

Chanel blends a strong sense of heritage and craftsmanship with a drive for modern innovation, offering a workplace that values discretion, excellence and creative rigor. Teams are collaborative and multidisciplinary, providing exposure to high‑impact projects across global markets while maintaining meticulous standards.